I meant to post this earlier this morning, but Hubs and I went shopping to buy him a suit. You know, those things 'other men' wear. The last time I saw my husband in a suit - minus two or three funerals - was on our wedding day. Almost seven years ago, LOL. Oh, and if by some small miracle a married man is reading this and doesn't currently own a suit, buy one. And then just wear it for kicks one day. Your wife will swoon.
Trust me on that one (*wink*)
Okay, on to the links...
SAHMmy Says posted on Keeping an Un-Recipe Book. How blindingly simple is this idea? Oftentimes I get caught up with writing up a whole recipe, getting the method down on paper, when really, most of the family favourites I make are permanently seared into my brain and its simply remembering the quantities that gives me grief.
The Homespun Heart's post on Special Touches: Guests got me thinking, so last week I found a small cane basket at a discount homewares store and filled it with sample (unopened!) products such as toothpaste, travel shampoo and conditioner, dental floss, bandaids (sticking plaster/bandages), paracetemol, fancy lotions and so on. I tied on a label that said "Make yourself at home!" and when the next round of guests arrive, I can simply pull this basket out of the linen cupboard and set it on the bathroom counter along with neatly folded fresh towels and some washcloths. Can't wait to use this one :) It would be a great way to pull together all of those cool 'free after rebate' or BOGOF deals for toiletries. And what a lovely way to bless your guests than to lay out a Pamper Box like they do in the fancy-schmancy bed-and-breakfasts? You could go as indulgent or practical as you like - I included paracetemol mostly for the fact that I always manage to get a headache at someone else's house and I nearly always forget to take along my own pills, LOL.
The Urban Homemaker has a free downloadable ebook called Fast And Healthy Recipes For Busy Moms available. I can't wait to try the bread recipe :P They also have a great list of articles.
Rhonda at Down To Earth posted about Old Fashioned Houses. She's spot-on with this one. Homes these days seem to be designed around having separate 'spaces' for the kids and for the adults. "parents' retreat" (a sort of half-sitting room off the main bedroom) isn't uncommon in my local real estate ads and almost all new houses have two living areas now. I had one loungeroom in each house I lived in growing up. The fireplace was the focal point of the room. Now, with most homes, the TV is the focus. Don't get me wrong, I love me some TV, LOL, but I think we'd all agree television watching is a big issue with kids these days. Hubs and I just had a conversation about this earlier today - I was recounting the story a little girl in Miss Moo's classroom told me this morning - that she was getting a Wii for Christmas. Her sister (around 9?) already has one, presumably in her room, meaning she had a TV in there too. Now the family is investing in a second machine so there are no fights? How does that teach the concept of sharing? Anyhow, I was telling Hubs this and we both agreed our kids won't be allowed a TV in their rooms. We want them to come out and be around the other family members. Not to mention monitor what they're actually watching.
If you haven't dropped in at Sew, Mama, Sew! yet, go now. Right. This. Instant. As part of the Homemade Holidays series, here's a post on making your own lunchbags. Check out the other four entries so far. They're all brilliant. I'm anxiously awaiting November 9 (fabric ornaments), November 20 (gifts for organization), November 23 (soft toys and games), November 25 (for the kitchen) and November 28 (drawstring bags). Oh. My. Gosh. I have a sickness. Sigh.
I'm thinking of launching Link Love (minus the Lizzie part!) as a carnival at some point. Would anyone else be interested in joining me?
P.S. Photo and mad Photoshop skills in the button by Hubs, LOL.
Cheers,
Lizzie
Trust me on that one (*wink*)
Okay, on to the links...
SAHMmy Says posted on Keeping an Un-Recipe Book. How blindingly simple is this idea? Oftentimes I get caught up with writing up a whole recipe, getting the method down on paper, when really, most of the family favourites I make are permanently seared into my brain and its simply remembering the quantities that gives me grief.
The Homespun Heart's post on Special Touches: Guests got me thinking, so last week I found a small cane basket at a discount homewares store and filled it with sample (unopened!) products such as toothpaste, travel shampoo and conditioner, dental floss, bandaids (sticking plaster/bandages), paracetemol, fancy lotions and so on. I tied on a label that said "Make yourself at home!" and when the next round of guests arrive, I can simply pull this basket out of the linen cupboard and set it on the bathroom counter along with neatly folded fresh towels and some washcloths. Can't wait to use this one :) It would be a great way to pull together all of those cool 'free after rebate' or BOGOF deals for toiletries. And what a lovely way to bless your guests than to lay out a Pamper Box like they do in the fancy-schmancy bed-and-breakfasts? You could go as indulgent or practical as you like - I included paracetemol mostly for the fact that I always manage to get a headache at someone else's house and I nearly always forget to take along my own pills, LOL.
The Urban Homemaker has a free downloadable ebook called Fast And Healthy Recipes For Busy Moms available. I can't wait to try the bread recipe :P They also have a great list of articles.
Rhonda at Down To Earth posted about Old Fashioned Houses. She's spot-on with this one. Homes these days seem to be designed around having separate 'spaces' for the kids and for the adults. "parents' retreat" (a sort of half-sitting room off the main bedroom) isn't uncommon in my local real estate ads and almost all new houses have two living areas now. I had one loungeroom in each house I lived in growing up. The fireplace was the focal point of the room. Now, with most homes, the TV is the focus. Don't get me wrong, I love me some TV, LOL, but I think we'd all agree television watching is a big issue with kids these days. Hubs and I just had a conversation about this earlier today - I was recounting the story a little girl in Miss Moo's classroom told me this morning - that she was getting a Wii for Christmas. Her sister (around 9?) already has one, presumably in her room, meaning she had a TV in there too. Now the family is investing in a second machine so there are no fights? How does that teach the concept of sharing? Anyhow, I was telling Hubs this and we both agreed our kids won't be allowed a TV in their rooms. We want them to come out and be around the other family members. Not to mention monitor what they're actually watching.
If you haven't dropped in at Sew, Mama, Sew! yet, go now. Right. This. Instant. As part of the Homemade Holidays series, here's a post on making your own lunchbags. Check out the other four entries so far. They're all brilliant. I'm anxiously awaiting November 9 (fabric ornaments), November 20 (gifts for organization), November 23 (soft toys and games), November 25 (for the kitchen) and November 28 (drawstring bags). Oh. My. Gosh. I have a sickness. Sigh.
I'm thinking of launching Link Love (minus the Lizzie part!) as a carnival at some point. Would anyone else be interested in joining me?
P.S. Photo and mad Photoshop skills in the button by Hubs, LOL.
Cheers,
Lizzie
1 comments:
Thanks for the linkage--I appreciate it! The Un-Recipe Book is also a great reference tool when menu planning creativity runs short!
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